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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Beginner
01:36:17

Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of A Minor with the scale, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with an original song “Jonny Darko.”

Course Objectives
  • Learn the natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales
  • Discover common chord progressions
  • Explore how to play an original composition in A minor
Learning Focus
  • Chords
  • Groove
  • Lead Sheets
  • Scales
  • Songs

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Fun and challenging
I loved this course. I decided to return to basics, so unlearning bad habits and installing good ones is challenging; however, following the recommended path by the PWJ team has made a difficult job not only possible but enjoyable. This was the second course from this series, and it is getting easier!
Difficult but challenging
Like the way to explain inversions & directly apply to a song
Excellent pace, clear and easy to implement
I found the theoretical explanations clear and practical. It was easy to follow along. Very well structured.
Revealing
I like using a song as a vehicle for practicing theory and fingering exercises.
Review
It was very good. Comprehensive and broken down appropriately

Course Lessons

1
Key of A Minor – Lesson 1
17:12

Natural, Harmonic, & Melodic Minor Scales

2
Key of A Minor – Lesson 2
16:02

Common Chord Progressions, 4 Examples

3
Key of A Minor – Lesson 3
26:04

Jonny Darko, Lead Sheet, Melody, Chords, Patterns

5
Key of A Minor – Lesson 5
6:34

Performance with Backing Track

Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Fun and challenging
I loved this course. I decided to return to basics, so unlearning bad habits and installing good ones is challenging; however, following the recommended path by the PWJ team has made a difficult job not only possible but enjoyable. This was the second course from this series, and it is getting easier!
Difficult but challenging
Like the way to explain inversions & directly apply to a song
Excellent pace, clear and easy to implement
I found the theoretical explanations clear and practical. It was easy to follow along. Very well structured.
Revealing
I like using a song as a vehicle for practicing theory and fingering exercises.
Review
It was very good. Comprehensive and broken down appropriately
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